Motrio
Motrio is a brand of spare automotive parts[1] launched by Renault in 1998,[2] covering both Renault/Dacia vehicles and other brands. Motrio also introduced a multibrand network of repairers in 2003.[3]

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Owner | Renault |
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Country | France |
Introduced | 1998 |
Related brands | Automotive parts, car maintenance service |
Markets | Worldwide (50 countries) |
Tagline | Car care all the way |
Website | www |
Development
Motrio was created in 1998. The brand started in France and Italy, but later expanded to Germany, Spain, and Portugal by 2000.[2] As of 2008, it is present in 50 countries worldwide.[4]

In 2005, Motrio launched their website. Later that year, Motrio introduced Motelio, a management software for car dealers. Since January 2010, Renault was one of the first carmakers to introduce its own tires in France, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, Romania, Spain and Belgium.[5][6] The new product line sold more than a million units in two years.[7]


Sport Sponsorship
Since 2005, Motrio has sponsored sports events, car crews and pilots.[8]
- Tour de France (2005, 2007)
- Spanish football Ligue (2014)
- 4L Trophy crew sponsoring (since 2015)
- Copa de Marcas Gabriel Casagrande pilot sponsoring (2016)
- Azores Rally Gil Antunes pilot sponsoring (2018)Motrio Ireland Trade Fair 2018
Trade Fair
Motrio regularly participates in car trade fairs, such as:
- Motrio Ireland Trade Fair (2018)
- Motor Show Portugal (2018)
- Russia Motrio show (2018)
- Equipauto France (2011) & Algeria (2017)
- Colombia auto partes (2017)
References
- Gissler, Andreas. "OEM After Sales Strategy" (PDF). Automotive Insight. Arthur D. Little. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- Hobbs, Simon; Summers, Mike; Gannac, Sébastien; et al. (2000). "The Evolution of the Automotive Spare Parts Distribution in the European Market" (PDF). Supply Chain Forum. Talence Cedex : Groupe ESC Bordeaux. 1 (1): 79. ISSN 1624-6039. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- "Table ronde l'après vente low cost selon Motrio". apres-vente-auto.com. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- "With Motrio, Renault is Targeting Older Vehicles". Theautochannel.com. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- Tutu, Andrei (29 April 2010). "Renault's Motrio Tire Range is Successful". Autoevolution.com. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- "Renault launches new Motrio tyre brand". whatcar.com. What Car?. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- "Renault Motrio tyre sales cross 1 million mark in two years of launch". Rushlane.com. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- Blancheton, Muriel. "Motrio veut la pôle position". Tolkster.